ORGANISED ROWDYISM.

Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 144, 20 June 1899, Page 2

ORGANISED ROWDYISM.

(By Telegraph—Own Correspondent.)

WELLINGTON, this day.

The Opera House last night was densely packed in every part.^ Several ladies in the dress circle fainted. From the pit to the family circle, tier upon tier, faces roses until they seemed to touch the ceiling1. Before the meeting mysterious hints were thrown out that it would be a failure. It was not long after proceeding's commenced before the hidden attack was unmasked, and unmistakeable evidence was shown of an organised attempt to disturb, and if possible, stop proceeeding-s. Mr Seddon stood sturdily forward, corutemplating the laughing- and jeering crowd with calm fortitude. 'You will only compel me to keep you here so much longer,' he remarked during the first lull. His cool, determined look abashed the rowdies, and thereafter, with occasional sallies of laughter at the antics of a man in the stalls, varied -with cheers, the Premier had smooth sailing1, especially as three' rowdy emissaries of the enemy we/ , forcibly removed by men in blue

wards the end of a three hours spe

the Premier's voice showed sign/ hoarseness, but he "went plu£f through to the end. After a v/^. thanks and confidence three y j| cheers were given for Mr Sed/

was a great triumph.